Brentley Farris
Golden,MS
Summary
Results-driven Crew Leader with extensive experience at DuraClass, excelling in welding and team management. Successfully implemented process improvements that reduced downtime and enhanced productivity. Skilled in training new hires and fostering collaboration, ensuring adherence to safety protocols while optimizing operational efficiency. Proactive in identifying and addressing workflow challenges.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Crew Leader
DuraClass
Tishomingo, MS
12.2024 - Current
- Supervised daily operations, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and production standards.
- Trained new team members on equipment usage and workflow processes.
- Coordinated task assignments to optimize workforce efficiency and productivity.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced operational workflows and reduced downtime.
- Collaborated with management to identify areas for operational enhancements and cost reduction strategies.
- Monitored team members to verify work quality and address concerns.
- Welding on dump bodies and repairing bad work
- Currently welding every day since we are understaffed
Team Leader
Fontaine Trailer Co.
Haleyville, AL
05.2017 - 06.2024
- Led cross-functional teams to optimize production processes and enhance operational efficiency.
- Developed training programs for new team members, improving onboarding effectiveness and knowledge retention.
- Implemented quality control measures, ensuring product compliance with industry standards and customer expectations.
- Streamlined communication between departments, fostering collaboration and reducing project turnaround time.
- Analyzed workflow data to identify bottlenecks, driving process improvements that increased throughput.
- Facilitated regular team meetings to discuss performance metrics and set strategic goals for continuous improvement.
- Empowered team members by delegating responsibilities according to individual strengths and areas of expertise.
Education
Welding Long Term Certification - Welding
Bevill State Community College
Sumiton, AL05.2016
Skills
- Crew oversight
- Highly Skilled in welding
- Highly Skilled in Plasma Cutting
- Highly skilled in grinding
- Skilled in over head crane operation
- Skilled in forklift driving
- Safety guidelines
- Multitasking and organization
- Crew management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- New hire training
- Documentation and reporting
- Verbal and written communication
- Proactive problem-solving
- Team management
- Delegating work
Timeline
Crew Leader
DuraClass
12.2024 - Current
Team Leader
Fontaine Trailer Co.
05.2017 - 06.2024
Welding Long Term Certification - Welding
Bevill State Community College